Carlson Pet Products Tuffy Metal Expandable Pet Gate, 24 x 22-38 Inch, White

This white expandable pet gate is made of metal and spans openings from 26 to 38 inches (66 to 96.5 cm) wide, so the width is set by how far the panels are pulled apart. It stands 24 inches (61 cm) tall and includes a patented small pet door, which lets small pets pass through while larger dogs stay on the other side. The gate pressure-mounts, and no tools are required for installation.

The gate's main features and what each one does

• The frame is metal, finished in white, and the panels slide out to cover the opening width.
• A patented small pet door is built into the gate, so small pets can go through it while larger dogs are held back by the rest of the gate.
• Installation is by pressure mount and needs no tools.
• The step-over design lets people walk through the opening rather than around the gate.
• The gate can be lifted out of the opening and stored when it is not in use.

What comes with the gate

• One Tuffy metal expandable pet gate in white
• A patented small pet door set into the gate

How the gate is installed and removed

The gate is held in place by pressure, so it is set into the opening and tightened there without tools. To clear the opening, the gate lifts out and can be put away for storage. People step over the gate's lower frame to pass through.

What reviewers mention about this gate

Reviewers describe the construction as sturdy, and several say the gate is easy to set up and take down again. The small pet door comes up in reviews as working well, and some reviewers note that the spacing between the bars lets small pets through. Others mention that the gate has to be stepped over.

Questions buyers ask before choosing a pet gate

How wide an opening does the gate cover?

The gate fits openings 26 to 38 inches (66 to 96.5 cm) wide.

How tall is the gate?

It stands 24 inches (61 cm) tall.

How far apart are the bars?

The gap between the bars is approximately 2 inches (5 cm).

Do I need tools to install it?

No tools are needed, because the gate pressure-mounts in the opening.

Can a small pet get through while a larger dog is held back?

Yes. The patented small pet door lets small pets pass through while larger dogs are contained by the rest of the gate.

Is this gate right for your opening?

Measure the opening first: the gate covers 26 to 38 inches (66 to 96.5 cm) and no more, so a wider opening is outside its range. The gate stands 24 inches (61 cm) tall, and the gap between the bars is approximately 2 inches (5 cm), which is the space a pet would pass through at bar level. Check that the surface at the opening can take a pressure-mounted gate, and plan for stepping over the lower frame each time you go through.

What customers say

Customers find the pet gate easy to put up and take down, and say it works well for keeping dogs out of areas they don't want them in. Moreover, the gate is sturdy, standing up well to weight and preventing dogs from knocking it over. However, customers disagree on whether it fits perfectly in doorways and has the right height, with some finding it too short for their needs. Additionally, the secure fit aspect receives mixed feedback, with some saying it stays very secure while others report trouble locking it in place.